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English Bulldog
It's a breed which can be undoubtedly termed
as Gentle, friendly, and
adoring, with a mischievous dose of stubbornness,
the English Bulldog is incessantly loyal to its
family.
Bulldog resting
It usually gets along well with other animals, is
particularly fond of children, and does best
indoors. Highly spirited as a puppy, the English
Bulldog grows up to be a calm adult. The breed
prefers not to exercise, can easily overheat, and
is prone to drooling and snoring.
History/Origin:
The English Bulldog descended from ancient
Mastiffs that originated in Asia and were brought
to Europe by nomads. Mastiffs were bred for
ferocity in fighting, holding, or bringing down
aggressive prey.
Crib and Rosa, dated 1817 The Bulldog was bred in
the early 13th Century for bull baiting. The short
muzzle and wide lower jaw were needed for the dog
to clamp itself to the bull's nose like a vise,
and the nose had to be upturned so that the dog
could still breathe while clinging to the bull. It
is mentioned in many historical works, most
notably, in Shakespeare's King Henry VI. When
animal baiting contests were outlawed in England
in 1835, these Bulldogs were increasingly exported
to America and also to Germany, where they helped
create the Boxer. The last of the working Bulldogs
in England were crossed with Pug Dogs to create a
stocky, docile, family pet-known today as the
English Bulldog. The breed was first registered by
the American Kennel Club in 1934 in the
non-sporting group and today is a popular show dog
throughout the world.
The
Regular brushing with a rough cloth and minimal
exercise. Care should be taken not to over feed as
he would prefer not to take any exercise. Special
care to powder his fold and wrinkles and under his
tail during hot weather. Should not be over
exerted in hot weather. He does not make a good
dog for the obedience enthusiast.
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